The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 48,600
 Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19) Audi A4 45 TDI
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 1.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 45 TDI.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 45 TDI
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.2
Blueprint Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)
72.5
79.6
71.7 in
Width
72.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)
111
186.1
187.8 in
Length
186.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 45 TDI
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
368 lb
9.46 %
Audi A4 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (19 - 19)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 45 TDI
B7
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 45 TDI
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDG*
Engine Code
DCPE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
228 hp
Audi A4 45 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 45 TDI

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 45 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 45 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 45 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
45 mpg  ( 51 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
51 MPGe
Audi A4 45 TDI
20.2 lb
city
36 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
No data
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
303 mi
Range
693 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
693 mi
Audi A4 45 TDI
Environmental Impact
31.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
107 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A4 45 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Audi A4 45 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data